Yaroslav Trofimov

chief foreign affairs correspondent for the Wall Street Journal

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Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, where he writes a weekly column called "Middle East Crossroads"; author of The Siege of Mecca: The 1979 Uprising at Islam's Holiest Shrine and Faith at War: A Journey on the Frontlines of Islam, from Baghdad to Timbuktu

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With President Trump back in the White House, Ukraine finds its once top ally has now become a wild card in its three-year war with Russia.

Trump, Zelensky trade barbs as peace talks get underway (without Ukraine)

With President Trump back in the White House, Ukraine finds its once top ally has now become a wild card in its three-year war with Russia.

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Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

What’s next for Syria after the Assad regime?

Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Syrian rebels are advancing on Hama after capturing Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city. They’re challenging President Assad. Russia has joined the regime in counterstrikes.

Syria’s surprise rebel offensive creates havoc in Middle East

Syrian rebels are advancing on Hama after capturing Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city. They’re challenging President Assad. Russia has joined the regime in counterstrikes.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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